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South Philadelphia: Q&A with Peter Zutter, President of South Broad Street Neighborhood Association

October 5, 2016 Kelley L Hey

Peter Zutter, a longtime resident of South Broad Street and president of the South Broad Street Neighborhood Association, has seen his neighborhood go through many different changes in zoning, density and makeup of population. The

Queen Village

Queen Village: QVK9 Gives Dogs a Social Playground at Mario Lanza Park

October 5, 2016 Kylie M Winkler

They may be known as man’s best friend, but pups might not be the first thing that come to mind when sorting out community affairs. However, that’s not the case in Queen Village. Jaclyn Kelly

Health

South Philadelphia: Five Wellness-centered Businesses around East Passyunk

October 4, 2016 Kelley L Hey

Keeping up with health and wellness, both physical and mental, is made easy in South Philadelphia with the numerous gyms, wellness centers and organic-geared stores that have begun peppering the bustling neighborhood. Below are five

Bella Vista

Queen Village: Five Can’t-Miss Places Around South Street

October 3, 2016 Marissa N Giletto

South Street, which serves as the northern border for Queen Village, Hawthorne and Bella Vista, is an urban melting pot. Located just southeast of Center City, the corridor has a unique edge and several can’t-miss

Girard Estates

Girard Estates: A Repurposed Church Based On The Expansion Of People’s Musical Development

September 28, 2016 Taylor Lee Calta

To find Philly Sound Studios and the South Philly School of Music and Arts, you must follow the sound of the drums. Across from a row of homes at 2829 S. 18th St., a converted church

Amateur Sports

South Philadelphia: Tennis Coach Bryan Hughes Encourages Community To Live An Active Lifestyle

September 26, 2016 Christopher Aaron Abruzzo

From growing up on South Eighth Street to teaching tennis at Markward Playground, South Philadelphia Tennis Association (SPTA) President Bryan Hughes has been giving back to the community he calls home. Urging people of all ages to

Business

South Philadelphia West: Five Salons That Specialize In Hair Braiding

September 19, 2016 Margaret E Andresen

South Philadelphia West is home to a varied community of residents; some owe long-time family roots to the area while others have origins from across the globe. Immigrant-owned shops catering to the specialties of home

Featured Stories

South Philadelphia: Congregation Provides Unknown History to the Community

June 28, 2016 Branden T Toro

Walking down South Fourth Street, it can be easy to mistake The Little Shul for just another row home. Once inside, the history of the building quickly takes shape. Located at the corner of Fourth

Point Breeze

Point Breeze: Organization Provides Leadership Services to Strengthen Community

June 22, 2016 Taylor Lee Calta

An organization where people can learn and grow on the basis of creating a well-rounded community is essential to the South Philly neighborhood of Point Breeze. “Diversified Community Services is a neighborhood-based nonprofit, so we

Business

Newbold: Spanish-Speaking Organization Promotes and Preserves Mexican Culture and Traditions in South Philly Community

June 21, 2016 Taylor Lee Calta

Mexican culture is a major focus for the Spanish-speaking community that gathers in the salmon colored building on the corner of 17th and Dickinson streets in South Philadelphia. Casa Monarca is a small nonprofit organization that

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